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Vancouver Celebrates London Athletes

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November 28, 2012

VANCOUVER – The Mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson, paid tribute Tuesday to the Vancouver athletes who took part in the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games at a special ceremony and luncheon at City Hall.

“In a community like ours, with such deep roots in sport, our Olympians remind us of what is possible,” said Robertson. “These athletes are an inspiration to Vancouver and to all of Canada, in every aspect of their achievement. We are so grateful and proud to have Vancouver represented on the Olympic stage with such world-class talent.”

“The City of Vancouver is a huge member Canadian Olympic family,” said Canadian Olympic Committee President Marcel Aubut. “There is a true passion for sport and for hometown athletes. The Canadian Olympic Team felt this in London. It’s important to remember that support today.”

“One of the reasons I love Vancouver is that it is filled with people who are passionate about sport,” she said. “When we arrived at the airport after flying home from London, I was caught speechless and in tears because of the support from the hundreds of people who waited hours to greet us. They made us feel like true champions. To this day, the support continues to be incredible and today I am so honored that I am here to be able to say thank you.”

History will be made in 2016 when Rio de Janeiro, Brazil hosts the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, marking the first time that a South American country will welcome the world to an Olympic Games. It is also just the third time that the Games will be held in the southern hemisphere, following Melbourne 1956 and Sydney 2000.